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Kuching, 20th July 2017 - UNIMAS has been given the honour of organizing the Skilled Human Capital Development Conference (SHCDC) 2017 by the Ministry of Human Resources in collaboration with major stakeholders: Sarawak State Government, Human Resource Development Fund, Skills Development Fund Corporation, Leadership Institute and Serian Foundation. In line with the 25th Silver Jubilee UNIMAS, this event will be organized as one of the initiatives from the federal ministry to support the strategic development of Sarawak through well-planned skills development of a competent workforce.
The conference is targeting about 1000 participants from the various industries, educational and vocational institutions, state and federal ministries, government linked corporations (GLCs) and non-governmental organizations from throughout Malaysia. SHCDC 2017 also aims to attract all interested parties; bothpublic and private sectors, to enhance their knowledge, skills, abilities and other competencies on human resource development and its linkages. This conference also offers holistic perspectives on the current practices indeveloping employees; as they are the most important assets in organizations of today.
A distinctive feature of the conference is the lab sessions that serve as a platform for relevant industries and agencies in Sarawak to meet and engage in discussion on the development of skilled manpower in Sarawak; in relation to current and emerging skills. Lab resolutions will be presented to the Chief Minister of Sarawak to pave the way forward for Skilled Human Capital Development in Sarawak.
An exhibition will also be held during the three-day conference to provide an avenue for agencies to showcase their products and services, to promote the diverse local and national products in Malaysia and provide useful information related to Human Resource Development in Malaysia andSarawak, specifically. The organizers would like to invite practitioners, consultants, training providers, industries, government; federal and state bodies and academiciansto participate in the exhibition.
In short, SHCDC 2017 provides a timely and professional opportunity for all parties involved in skilled human capital development to engage and explore the realities, diversities and challenges involved in managing the ‘soft aspects’ of an organization.
